Community Night: Scavenger Hunt
Every Thursday night is Community Night at JPII Newman!
Bring a friend!
New Life Retreat
For college students new to the JPII Newman Community - come for a retreat weekend! Refresh your relationship with the Lord and learn about his presence in your life.
New Life is a retreat for new and incoming students! What you can expect: great peer-led talks and small group discussions, time for relaxation, great meals, and community!
The retreat will begin at 7:00 p.m. on September 19 and finish at 12:00 p.m. on September 21. Carpools will leave the JPII Newman Center on Friday at 4:00 and return to Newman around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.
The cost is $30 and covers meals and lodging for the weekend.
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Each week at 6 pm, join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
Every Sunday through December 14th.
There is always a seat at our table for you!
What is Catholicism?
OCIA Kickoff Event: “What is Catholicism?”
Join us for our first OCIA event of the semester! Come enjoy snacks, meet fellow students, and explore the basics of Catholicism in a welcoming, no-pressure environment. The evening will feature a short presentation by Deacon Omar Gutierrez on “What is Catholicism?” followed by a Q&A session. All are welcome—whether you're curious, seeking, or just hungry!
Community Night: S’mores Night
Every Thursday night is Community Night at JPII Newman!
Bring a friend!
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Each week at 6 pm, join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
Every Sunday through December 14th.
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Where is Catholicism in the Bible?
OCIA Kickoff Event: “Where is Catholicism in the Bible?”
Curious how Catholic beliefs connect to Scripture? Come join us for snacks, good conversation, and a talk exploring the biblical roots of Catholicism. We’ll look at where Catholic teachings come from in the Bible and answer your questions in a relaxed, open setting. No background knowledge needed—just bring your curiosity!
Presentation given by Fr. Dan Andrews.
Community Night: Praise and Worship
Every Thursday night is Community Night at JPII Newman!
Bring a friend!
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Each week at 6 pm, join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
Every Sunday through December 14th.
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Why Become Catholic?
OCIA Kickoff Event: “Why Become Catholic?”
What draws people to the Catholic Church? Join us for snacks and a conversation about why people choose to become Catholic. We’ll explore the beauty, truth, and depth of the Catholic faith. Bring your questions, doubts, and an open mind—everyone is welcome!
Presentation given by Fr. Scott Schilmoeller
Community Night: Minute to Win It
Every Thursday night is Community Night at JPII Newman!
Bring a friend!
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Each week at 6 pm, join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
Every Sunday through December 14th.
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Taco Tuesday
Tacos are best enjoyed with a friend. Bring someone with you!
📍Karol’s Commons
Community Night: Trivia Night
Every Thursday night is Community Night at JPII Newman!
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Community Night: Eucharistic Procession
Every Thursday night is Community Night at JPII Newman!
Bring a friend!
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Each week at 6 pm, join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
Every Sunday through December 14th.
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Community Night: Halloween Party
Costume Competition!
Every Thursday night is Community Night at JPII Newman!
Bring a friend!
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Each week at 6 pm, join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
Every Sunday through December 14th.
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Community Night: Praise and Worship
Every Thursday night is Community Night at JPII Newman!
Bring a friend!
Heart Speaks to Heart Retreat
In the silence, God speaks.
Come away for a weekend to rest and pray. This retreat includes talks about growing in relationship with God, lots of time for prayer and solitude, and great meals!
Registration opens October 1!
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Each week at 6 pm, join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
Every Sunday through December 14th.
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Taco Tuesday
Tacos are best enjoyed with a friend. Bring someone with you!
📍Karol’s Commons
Community Night: Care Package Assembly Night
Every Thursday night is Community Night at JPII Newman!
Bring a friend!
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Each week at 6 pm, join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
Every Sunday through December 14th.
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Community Night: PowerPoint Presentation Night
Every Thursday night is Community Night at JPII Newman!
Bring a friend!
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Each week at 6 pm, join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
Every Sunday through December 14th.
There is always a seat at our table for you!
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Each week at 6 pm, join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
Every Sunday through December 14th.
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Community Night: Praise and Worship
Every Thursday night is Community Night at JPII Newman!
Bring a friend!
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Each week at 6 pm, join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
Every Sunday through December 14th.
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Community Night: Our Lady of Guadalupe Party
Every Thursday night is Community Night at JPII Newman!
Bring a friend!
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Each week at 6 pm, join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
Every Sunday through December 14th.
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Community Night: Christmas Party
Every Thursday night is Community Night at JPII Newman!
Bring a friend!
Taco Tuesday
Tacos are best enjoyed with a friend. Bring someone with you!
📍Karol’s Commons
Taco Tuesday
Tacos are best enjoyed with a friend. Bring someone with you!
📍Karol’s Commons
Taco Tuesday
Tacos are best enjoyed with a friend. Bring someone with you!
📍Karol’s Commons
Nacho Tuesday
Tacos Nachos are best enjoyed with a friend. Bring someone with you!
📍Karol’s Commons
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Each week at 6 pm, join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
Every Sunday through December 14th.
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Community Night: Mass of the Holy Spirit
(with Archbishop McGovern), Food/mingling after Mass
Every Thursday night is Community Night at JPII Newman!
Bring a friend!
Taco Tuesday
Tacos are best enjoyed with a friend. Bring someone with you!
📍Karol’s Commons
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Each week at 6 pm, join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
Every Sunday through December 14th.
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Community Night: Yard Game Night
Every Thursday night is Community Night at JPII Newman!
Bring a friend!
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Each week at 6 pm, join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
Every Sunday through December 14th.
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Omaha Volleyball vs. Milwaukee
Kick off the volleyball season and support the team by sitting in the student section and get a free t-shirt. Free Chick-fila sandwiches will be given out to the first 300 students. Help break a student attendance record!
Community Night: Husker Watch Party
Grab a friend and come watch the game and enjoy some party snacks! Go ‘Skers!
Durango Days BBQ
All college students are invited for an evening of free food, yard games, music, and opportunities for mingling with other new and current students. Food will be served from 6:00-8:00 pm. Stay as long as you’d like!
FREE Sunday Dinner
Open to all college students! Enjoy a great meal with even better company. Each week at 6 pm, join us for a free, fresh, hot cooked meal. Invite a friend!
Every Sunday through December 14th.
There is always a seat at our table for you!
Community Night: Movie Charades
Join us for the first community night of the year! After 8:30pm Mass, team up and play a game of movie charades! There will be food, friendly people, and a lot of chaotic fun!
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Newman Hall Move-In Day
Today’s the day!!! All new residents of Newman Hall are moving in! If you are a new resident, check your communication from Newman Hall’s director of res life for instructions.
Praise and Worship Night
Join us for a night of prayer and adoration in the JPII Newman Oratory!
Alumni Beer & Brats
JPII Newman & MavCatholic Alumni, you are invited to our annual Alumni Beer & Brats!
10:30am - Mass in the Oratory
11:30am - brats, sides, drinks, and fun in the courtyard!
No need to RSVP - but letting us know at the Facebook event gives a helpful headcount. facebook.com/groups/jpiiandmavcatholicalumni
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Y2K Dance Party
If you’re feeling a little bored this summer then we have the perfect solution for you! Join us Tuesday June 24th in Karol’s Commons from 6:30-8:30pm for a Y2K Themed Just Dance Party! Light snacks and drinks will be provided and be sure to dress up in your best turn-of-the-century outfit!
2025 Graduate Brunch
2025 college graduates: you’re invited to a graduate commissioning champagne brunch!
Snappy casual dress.
Taco Tuesday
Tacos are best enjoyed with a friend. Bring someone with you!
📍Karol’s Commons
Easter Mystagogia
Brought to you by the Evangelium Institute’s Dcn Omar Gutierrez. No need to register, just come at 7 and bring a friend.
The spring semester Catholic Lecture Series is Sacraments. Join Dcn. Omar each Monday as he talks about the different sacraments of the Catholic Church, their history, Biblical basis, and function in the life of the Church.
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Jam Fest
Jam Fest is back for the third year in a row!
Live music, food truck, yard games, drinks, and more! Bring a blanket or lawn chair to the Newman Center courtyard and hang out.
Divine Mercy Presentation
Come to NLC Classroom A to learn more about the Divine Mercy of Jesus.
Serra Club Meeting and Mixer
Join the Serra Club of West Omaha for a Meeting and Mixer at the JPII Newman Center.
Easter Sunday Mass
He is risen! Alleluiah!
There will be NO Sunday evening Mass on Easter Sunday.
Easter Vigil Mass & Party
Saturday is often a day of preparing for the Easter Vigil and Easter celebrations, but it is also a day to remember Jesus in the tomb before his resurrection. The Easter Vigil is celebrated after sunset and begins outside where the Easter fire is enkindled, and the Paschal candle is blessed and lit.
After the Easter Vigil Mass, all are invited to a Resurrection Party in the Commons beginning around 11:00 p.m.
Good Friday Service
Good Friday is a day of fasting within the Church. This is the only day of the year when there is no Mass celebrated. However, there is a service where we remember Jesus’ arrest, trial, and crucifixion.